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The Everett Clinic/Optum Regional Cancer Partnership

This is a great opportunity to provide high quality patient care for our oncology patients. In this role you will provide participate in drug therapy decision-making with physicians and other medical personnel.

This is a 0.75FTE position, which equates to 30 hours per week. This is considered full time and will qualify for full time benefits.

There are no evenings, no weekends and no on-call time.

• The Oncology Pharmacist may be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients. These services will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and improving drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or decreasing ADRs, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication, optimizing dosing regimens, and screening for therapeutic incompatibilities, drug interactions.

• Coordinate and interpret laboratory monitoring of drug therapy.

• Recommendations of changes in drug therapy based on pertinent information obtained through patient interviews, patient monitoring, review of drug profiles, the patient’s medical record and current literature.

• Develop and manage various guidelines and drug treatment protocols in conjunction with physicians and other medical personnel.

• Conducting patient medication histories as pertinent to the patients prescribed therapy.

• Providing patient education on referral from physicians or nurses.

• Participate in collaborative research projects with physicians and other health care personnel on topics such as drug utilization, comparative drug trials, adverse drug reactions, and team delivery of health care.

• Research and evaluate current literature.

• Develop and implement a department quality assurance program and integrate with medical center and area quality assurance programs, including required documentation and reporting of quality assurance activities.

• Prepare necessary medications per physician order or protocol, ensuring the timely initiation of all drug treatments. This will include the screening and processing of orders and dispensing of all medications including investigational drugs.

• Supervision of pharmacy technician. Responsibilities include: inventory control, drug preparation and safe handling and disposal.

• Assist physicians and nurses in the management of acute side effects and emergencies.

• Assist in assuring the continuity of care in the processing of inpatient chemotherapy orders if appropriate.

*Want to join an exceptional organization? * If you value quality, go above and beyond in making patients a priority and want to help cultivate a fun, inviting environment, we want to talk to you.  We are focused on assembling an outstanding team who will work together to maintain our stellar reputation and build a strong brand for The Everett Clinic and Optum as we expand our markets.

Here's why:

• Patient-centered, team-based and collaborative work environment

• Work-life balance is a priority

• Financially stable, growing organization

• Epic EMR

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits

• $2,500 education stipend per year plus 40 hours of paid leave

• Malpractice and tail coverage provided

• Low provider turnover

• High patient satisfaction

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Pharmacy - PharmD. Degree

• Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Washington or the ability to obtain prior to start

• A minimum of one year of experience in oncology, infusion center, or related area of practice. Completion of a PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 will fulfil this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of PGY-2 in oncology or related area

• EPIC Experience

• BCSCP – Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

• BCOP – Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist

• BCPS – Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

Washington Residents Only : The salary range for Washington residents is $88,000 to $173,200 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.